Reduced Tuition for Tribal Elders
Reduced Tuition for Tribal Elders
Tribal Elders from Washington’s 29 federally recognized Tribes who are age 55 or older can enroll in Olympic College courses at a reduced rate of 50% off tuition and fees.
Olympic College offers courses at three campuses, Poulsbo, Bremerton, Shelton, and online. Whether you want to advance in your career or trade, explore your creativity, expand your knowledge, OC has a variety of courses and student support to explore!
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Washington's Federally Recognized Tribes
In 2025, the state Legislature unanimously passed SB 5110, a bill supporting expanded access to education for Tribal elders in Washington’s 29 federally recognized tribes.
- Chehalis Confederated Tribes
- Colville Confederated Tribes
- Cowlitz Tribe
- Hoh Tribe
- Jamestown S'Kallam Tribe
- Kalispel Tribe
- Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe
- Lummi Nation
- Makah Tribe
- Muckleshoot Tribe
- Nisqually Tribe
- Nooksack Tribe
- Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe
- Puyallup Tribe
- Quileute Tribe
- Quinault Nation
- Samish Nation
- Sauk-Suiattle Tribe
- Shoalwater Bay Tribe
- Skokomish Tribe
- Snoqualmie Tribe
- Spokane Tribe
- Squaxin Island Tribe
- Stillaguamish Tribe
- Suquamish Tribe
- Swinomish Tribe
- Tulalip Tribes
- Upper Skagit Tribe
- Yakama Nation Confederated Tribes
How to Apply
Submit an Olympic College Admission Application.
Please select the “First Year” application option and the “non-award seeking” award type (Unless you are seeking a degree).
Activate your email and account.
Complete the Tribal Elder Waiver Form.
Submit your Tribal Identification Card.
Contact the Welcome Center for identification questions.Complete the Student Financial Responsibility Agreement (SFRA) in your ctcLink account.